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34 Reasons To Love #34

Who doesn't love Big Papi?

Kaitlyn Jarest

Oct 11, 2016

Emmanuel College Boston

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1. His face was in the outfield of Fenway Park

2. His Smile

3. He broke the curse, and after 86 years the Red Sox finally won the World Series

4. Officially a member of the 500 club

5. He brings his team together when they're down

6. He started the David Ortiz Children's Fund, which raises millions of dollars for children who don't have access to the pediatric services that they need.

7. He brings the entire city of Boston together, and after the Boston Marathon Bombing he made a chilling speech at Fenway where he said: "This is our F***ing city!"

8. His passion for the game

9. The first home run he hit as a Red Sox was in April of 2003, and it was in the 14th inning.

10. His ability to completely destroy a phone in the dugout

11. After his speech at Fenway, Big Papi came in third in the race for mayor and he wasn’t on the ballot. He received 560 write-in votes.

12. The Beard

13. He won the Babe Ruth Award in 2013.

14. His love for his family

15. He has played 1,011 games at Fenway Park

16. His love for his mother is unwavering, after every home run he points to her.

17. Always fights for what he believes in

18. He had originally been signed by the Mariners in 1992 as David Arias but decided he'd rather be known as David Ortiz.

19. In total, he has played 20 major league seasons.

20. If you didn't already know, he and Gronk can sing!

21. He won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding DH of the Year 6 times; 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013.

22. As if he wasn't already cool enough, he took a selfie with Obama.

23. He has been an American League All-Star 10 times; 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016.

24. Red sox players aren't the only MLB players that love him

25. He stays out of the news and keeps his private life private.

26. He can dance!

27. He won the American League Silver Slugger 6 times; in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013.

28. He now has a bridge named after him

29. He mentors the younger players on the team.30. He became an official U.S. citizen in 2008 at the John F. Kennedy Library.

31. He won the Roberto Clemente Award in 2011.

32. He wrote a book

33. The first player to have his number retired before being inducted into the hall of fame

34. #34 will be in our hearts forever even though he is leaving the game.

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34 Reasons To Love #34

Who doesn't love Big Papi?

1. His face was in the outfield of Fenway Park

2. His Smile

3. He broke the curse, and after 86 years the Red Sox finally won the World Series

4. Officially a member of the 500 club

5. He brings his team together when they're down

6. He started the David Ortiz Children's Fund, which raises millions of dollars for children who don't have access to the pediatric services that they need.

7. He brings the entire city of Boston together, and after the Boston Marathon Bombing he made a chilling speech at Fenway where he said: "This is our F***ing city!"

8. His passion for the game

9. The first home run he hit as a Red Sox was in April of 2003, and it was in the 14th inning.

10. His ability to completely destroy a phone in the dugout

11. After his speech at Fenway, Big Papi came in third in the race for mayor and he wasn’t on the ballot. He received 560 write-in votes.

12. The Beard

13. He won the Babe Ruth Award in 2013.

14. His love for his family

15. He has played 1,011 games at Fenway Park

16. His love for his mother is unwavering, after every home run he points to her.

17. Always fights for what he believes in

18. He had originally been signed by the Mariners in 1992 as David Arias but decided he'd rather be known as David Ortiz.

19. In total, he has played 20 major league seasons.

20. If you didn't already know, he and Gronk can sing!

21. He won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding DH of the Year 6 times; 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013.

22. As if he wasn't already cool enough, he took a selfie with Obama.

23. He has been an American League All-Star 10 times; 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2016.

24. Red sox players aren't the only MLB players that love him

25. He stays out of the news and keeps his private life private.

26. He can dance!

27. He won the American League Silver Slugger 6 times; in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011, 2013.

28. He now has a bridge named after him

29. He mentors the younger players on the team.30. He became an official U.S. citizen in 2008 at the John F. Kennedy Library.

31. He won the Roberto Clemente Award in 2011.

32. He wrote a book

33. The first player to have his number retired before being inducted into the hall of fame

34. #34 will be in our hearts forever even though he is leaving the game.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

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